Senior Project Manager - High-End Residential Construction

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Liberty Personnel is representing a high‑end residential construction company based in New York City. The preferred contractor for discerning homeowners, architects, and designers seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead luxury projects with uncompromising quality.

You will own budgets, schedules, procurement, site oversight, and team development, ensuring safety, compliance, and seamless client communication from kick‑off to close‑out.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of construction experience with a general contractor leading large projects and/or multiple smaller projects and teams; ideally with proven experience in high end residential.
• Qualifications: A 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field is preferred.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, analytical problem-solving skills, and leadership skills. Proficiency in Procore, Sage/Timberline, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee the financial performance of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and proactively addressing any budget-related issues with the client. Review and approve subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders; monitor expenditures, cash flow, and payment schedules.
• Project Scheduling: Manage and maintain the overall project schedule. Communicate schedule changes to the client and architect and obtain necessary approvals. Lead the project team in meeting deadlines and conduct regular schedule reviews to assess and manage budget impacts.
• Trade Buy-Out & Procurement: Lead the final negotiation and procurement of all necessary trades. Evaluate and approve subcontractor proposals, and provide recommendations to the client and architect.
• Site Oversight & Safety: Ensure the jobsite remains safe, clean, and hazard-free through regular site visits. Monitor quality standards, build strong relationships with building management and neighboring stakeholders, and uphold company standards on-site.
• Project Administration: Oversee all administrative aspects of the project, including proper setup of new projects, attending and leading weekly job site meetings, and ensuring accurate documentation and log maintenance. Delegate tasks effectively to the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager.
• Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required project reports.
• Project Close-Out: Manage the project close-out process, ensuring completion of all open items and smooth handover to the Service & Maintenance team.
• Team Development: Support the professional growth of project team members by conducting performance evaluations and contributing to career development planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Education

4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field

Tools

Procore

Sage/Timberline

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Liberty Personnel is representing a high‑end residential construction company based in New York City. The preferred contractor for discerning homeowners, architects, and designers seeking luxury residential construction. They are known for their exceptional craftsmanship, commitment to quality, and concierge‑level service, which have built long‑lasting relationships with their clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee the financial performance of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and proactively addressing any budget‑related issues with the client. Review and approve subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders; monitor expenditures, cash flow, and payment schedules.
• Project Scheduling: Manage and maintain the overall project schedule. Communicate schedule changes to the client and architect and obtain necessary approvals. Lead the project team in meeting deadlines and conduct regular schedule reviews to assess and manage budget impacts.
• Trade Buy-Out & Procurement: Lead the final negotiation and procurement of all necessary trades. Evaluate and approve subcontractor proposals, and provide recommendations to the client and architect.
• Site Oversight & Safety: Ensure the jobsite remains safe, clean, and hazard‑free through regular site visits. Monitor quality standards, build strong relationships with building management and neighboring stakeholders, and uphold company standards on‑site.
• Project Administration: Oversee all administrative aspects of the project, including proper setup of new projects, attending and leading weekly job site meetings, and ensuring accurate documentation and log maintenance. Delegate tasks effectively to the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager.
• Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required project reports.
• Project Close‑Out: Manage the project close‑out process, ensuring completion of all open items and smooth handover to the Service & Maintenance team.
• Team Development: Support the professional growth of project team members by conducting performance evaluations and contributing to career development planning.

What You Bring

• Experience: 10+ years of construction experience with a general contractor leading large projects and/or multiple smaller projects and teams; ideally with proven experience in high end residential.
• Qualifications: A 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field is preferred.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, analytical problem‑solving skills, and leadership skills. Proficiency in Procore, Sage/Timberline, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of general contracting processes, building codes, and regulations.
• Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 annually, based on experience plus comprehensive benefits package.

In this position you’ll have the opportunity to lead prestigious projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to the success of an established leader in luxury residential construction.

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